The Hobbit

The Hobbit was shot in 3D 48 frames-per-second. This frame rate is twice the speed of the usual, and the resolution is crystal clear. This works extraordinarily well for the battle scenes, such as the flashbacks of the battles of Moria. However, this high-speed frame rate seems unnatural for the slow rolling hills of the Shire. The images of the Hobbit hills are super clear, but the effect seems almost wasted on this beautiful- but- mundane scenes. Martin Freeman's acting is superb and thoroughly convincing. Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf, and we see a little bit more of the wizard's fighting skills.   The Dwarves are portrayed well and, although you may have difficulty remembering who's who because of the sheer amount of them, their distinct costumes and beards mean that no two look too alike. The film makes excellent use of analeptic flashbacks, and a huge amount of lore is presented to the audience. Jackson has an excellent production designers working for him, and Revendell was a particularly beautiful set. There a re many fast-paced, action packed action sequences filled with wargs. Radagast the brown, a wizard dedicated to the protection of nature, is skillfully portrayed by Sylvester McCoy. This veteran actor adds much talent to the film, and there is one beautiful scene involving a hedgehog named Sebastion. This character does not disappoint. The Goblin King, played by Barry Humphries is disgusting and vile. He rules a subterrainean kingdom of Goblins, which is altogether difficult from Moria in The Fellowship of the ring. In this underground lair, there are many camera ducks, swerves and dives, and the effect is beautiful. One of the most important scenes in the film involves a meeting between Bilbo and Gollum (Andy Serkis). Gollum is both funny and terrifying, and Serkis has once again shown his talent. Some have argued that not enough ground is covered in the film, but it filled to the brim with exciting chases, terrific battles and astoundingly good acting. This movie is a starter, and leaves you hungry for more.